Playa Colorado Surf Break

Playa Colorado Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 11.41° N 86.05° W

Issued: 11 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Playa Colorado sea temperature is
29.0° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Playa Colorado surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Colorado surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 452 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Colorado this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Colorado in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 1st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Sat
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
395
380
322
291
153
266
214
167
252
449
295
268
452
430
326
322
335
302
217
223
201
Wind (km/h)
45
ENE
45
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
40
NE
40
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
1:30AM1.88m
1:37PM2.18m
2:15AM1.93m
2:21PM2.22m
2:58AM2.00m
3:03PM2.26m
3:39AM2.06m
3:43PM2.28m
4:19AM2.11m
4:22PM2.27m
4:57AM2.15m
5:00PM2.24m
5:34AM2.18m
5:37PM2.18m
Low Tide
7:24AM0.66m
8:08PM0.44m
8:09AM0.62m
8:49PM0.38m
8:52AM0.57m
9:28PM0.34m
9:34AM0.55m
10:06PM0.32m
10:14AM0.55m
10:42PM0.32m
10:54AM0.56m
11:17PM0.34m
11:33AM0.57m
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clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
 mm
1
Temp °C
28
31
32
28
30
31
28
31
32
28
32
32
28
31
31
27
30
29
27
30
31
Feels °C
25
27
28
25
27
29
27
29
30
27
29
29
27
28
29
25
28
28
25
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SSW
15
Energy kJ
395
380
322
291
153
266
214
167
252
449
295
268
452
430
326
322
335
302
217
223
201
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
SW
16
0.4
S
10
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
14
0.4
S
9
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.5
S
11
Energy kJ
55
54
54
53
127
30
184
157
162
26
60
84
46
50
56
55
52
54
51
19
55
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
24
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
S
10
0.3
SW
20
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.2
SSW
21
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
21
0.3
S
7
0.3
SW
20
Energy kJ
22
49
45
31
61
30
29
27
28
30
45
3
18
8
60
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
4
1
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
1.1
NE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
1.1
NE
4
1
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
1
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
1
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.8
ENE
4
Energy kJ
32
35
26
26
40
26
19
31
26
20
40
37
11
23
29
21
29
30
22
21
20
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
79
79
79
56
79
67
56
56
67
56
79
79
67
79
79
79
75
67
79
79
56
Best forecast wave conditions in Tola Province
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Nicaragua
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
9
6
5
5
8
5
4
5
5
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Information about the Playa Colorado Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Colorado provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Colorado can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Colorado surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Colorado) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Colorado may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Tola Province? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Colorado, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tola Province, consider staying in Rivas which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Tola Province where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan del Sur which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Nandaime, Jinotepe and Diriamba.

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